We’re Lucky To Be Part Of This Industry
Hello from the offices of Counterman magazine. As we head into the automotive aftermarket’s busiest season,I want to reflect on how lucky we are to be in this great industry and how good things really are. As is the case every year, there will be a huge gathering of this industry in Las Vegas and
The Best in Cataloging Recognized by NCMA
CARDONE, DENSO and International Brake Industries take top honors.
Executive interview: Dino Maggioni, CEO Aftermarket Parts and Services, Magneti Marelli
This past November at AAPEX in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews publisher Scott Shriber and editor Amy Antenora sat down with Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli’s aftermarket division, to discuss the company’s plans for re-entry into the North American aftermarket. In this exclusive interview, Maggioni brings us up to speed on Magneti Marelli’s place in the
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Appoints New Vice President of Sales and Market Development
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has announced the addition of Jon Owens as vice president of sales and market development. Owens brings his extensive industry experience with him to this newly created position. “Jon Owens is the perfect addition to our Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper team," said John Washbish, president and CEO
Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News
The addition of MPN to Babcox’s extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company’s reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets.
More Business? Bring It On
The aftermarket could begin to experience an unprecedented windfall in the next few months. What’s happening? Thousands of new car dealerships — at least 3,000 of them — are slated or are expected to close. The financially strapped car manufacturers are looking to thin the ranks of the car dealerships because during these economically challenging
NETWORK NATIONAL CONVENTION: The Network Hosts Record-Turnout Convention in Nashville
Despite a challenging economy and the cancellation and ratcheting back of similar conventions, the National Convention of the Automotive Distribution Network held its largest-ever gathering in downtown Nashville Feb. 26-March 1. "Your attendance here is a testament to your desire to learn more and to improve your business skills," Network President Mike Lambert told the
Sometimes, It’s Good To Poke The Bear
Most of you have probably heard the expression, “Don’t poke the bear.” I think it’s pretty much similar to “let a sleeping dog lie” but it’s regarding a larger and potentially more deadly animal. The sentiment, I believe, is to leave a situation alone because the consequences are otherwise grim and nasty if you wake that dog or poke that bear. In this instance the bear, I believe, is paper catalogs but could also be aftermarket parts professionals who rely on and want nothing to do with abolishing them. If we consider that the bear is the paper catalog, it might just be time to at least nudge him and let him know he’s on his way out.
Handing Over the Keys
It’s been an honor to produce Counterman over the years.
Don’t Forget to Torque Down
I just received the latest copy of Counterman. I was very surprised when I finished reading the article titled “The Perfect Brake Job” in the Technical Training Series insert. I have been working on cars since I was about eight. As I was reading the article I noticed that each paragraph regarding the diagnosis of